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Light for the Journey: The Whisper of the Heart: Finding Strength in Stillness

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When the world grows loud, the heart still speaks—softly but powerfully—if we dare to listen.

“In the stillness of the quiet, if we listen, we can hear the whisper of the heart giving strength to weakness, courage to fear, hope to despair.” ~ Howard Thurman

Reflection

Howard Thurman’s words remind us that strength often arrives quietly. In the stillness—when distractions fade and fear loses its grip—the heart begins to whisper. It speaks not in shouts, but in steady encouragement: you can rise, you can heal, you can hope again. When we slow down enough to listen, that whisper becomes a guide leading us from weakness to courage, from despair to renewal.

Stillness is not emptiness; it is the sacred space where our true voice returns. In a world addicted to noise, learning to hear that inner whisper may be the most courageous act of all.

Question for Readers:

When was the last time you heard the quiet whisper of your heart—and what truth did it reveal to you?

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